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California Prune Production Up and Gas Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Now that California prune growers are earning a higher price, with supply more in line with demand, marketers say: Don’t go nuts on prunes, and for the first time in two weeks, the nation's average price of gasoline declined.
Hurricane Idalia Hits Aquaculture and Gas Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the results of the Florida Department of Ag’s Hurricane Idalia impact on aquaculture, and for the first time in two weeks, the nation's average price of gasoline declined.
Pear Estimates 2023-24 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The fresh pear estimates for 2023/24 are out at 15.2-million boxes, and Pear Bureau Northwest's Jim Morris says harvest is looking pretty good so far.
Pear Estimates 2023-24 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The fresh pear estimates for 2023/24 are out at 15.2-million boxes, and Pear Bureau Northwest's Jim Morris says harvest is looking pretty good so far.
California Ag Land Sales and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers urge state to protect agricultural resources amid concerns over a company buying large swaths of farmland in Solano County, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
Georgia DNR on Feral Hog Rules and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
A deer and feral hog biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources outlines steps the agency is taking to help farmers control feral hog populations to prevent crop damage, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
July Pork Exports Higher and U.S.-India Resolve Last Dispute
The Agribusiness Update
Building on a robust first half of the year, July pork exports continue to outpace 2022 levels, and Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the U.S. and India resolved their last outstanding dispute at the World Trade Organization.
Gas Down-Diesel Up and Dairy Consumption Down
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time in a month, the nation's average gas price drops while diesel rises, and U.S. dairy consumption continues to drop.
Gas Down-Diesel Up and Dairy Consumption Down
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time in a month, the nation's average gas price drops while diesel rises, and U.S. dairy consumption continues to drop.
Late California Winegrape Harvest and Gas Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
North Coast vineyards in California are preparing for a late winegrape harvest after a cold and overcast spring slowed fruit growth in the prized wine region, and the nation's average gas price rose 7.8 cents last week and DIESEL jumped 14.9 cents.
Georgia Farmland Values Up and Gas Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmland values up nearly $400 per acre in 2023, climbing from $3,960 in 2022 to $4,350 in 2023, and the nation's average gas price rose 7.8 cents last week and DIESEL jumped 14.9 cents.
Farm Labor Legislation in DC and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide farm labor shortage is contributing to a flurry of legislative action in Congress this year, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
Farm Labor Legislation in DC and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide farm labor shortage is contributing to a flurry of legislative action in Congress this year, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
Florida Citrus Expo and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida citrus researchers and Extension program staff to provide educational programs at the Florida Citrus Expo, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
Larger California Almond Crop and U.S. Gas Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
California almond farmers are expected to harvest a slightly larger crop this year, according to a new report from the USDA, and the nation's average gas price increased 2.1 cents last week to $3.55 per gallon with DIESEL was up 2.7 cents at $3.83.
Vidalia joins Certified Agus Beef and U.S. Gas Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
The Vidalia Onion Committee announces partnership with Certified Angus Beef for a social media campaign, and the nation's average gas price increased 2.1 cents last week to $3.55 per gallon with DIESEL was up 2.7 cents at $3.83.
California Citrus Greening and Gas Prices Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
In California, where the Asian Citrus psyllid was first detected in 2008 and still no commercial citrus has been infected, and gas prices remain unchanged from last week.
Georgia Peaches Down 95% and Gas Prices Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia's 2023 peach crop is down 95% and declared a disaster by the USDA, and still no commercial citrus has been infected, and gas prices remain unchanged from last week.
Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance and Gas Prices Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has announced assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program, and Americans kicking off the summer driving season with the average gas price unchanged.
West Coast Port Negotiations and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
Failed labor negotiations at West Coast ports is impacting red mead exports with periodic work stoppages, and growers are now spending an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to labor shortage.